PRESS RELEASE: 3W Power S.A. / AEG Power Solutions : 3W Power welcomes recommended public takeover offer to their shareholders by Andrem Power
22.02.2012
DGAP-News: 3W Power S.A. / AEG Power Solutions / Key word(s):
Offer/Mergers & Acquisitions
3W Power S.A. / AEG Power Solutions : 3W Power welcomes recommended
public takeover offer to their shareholders by Andrem Power
22.02.2012 / 01:03
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February 21, 2012
3W Power welcomes recommended public takeover offer to their shareholders
by Andrem Power
Luxembourg/Zwanenburg, The Netherlands - February 21, 2012 - 3W Power S.A.,
the holding company of AEG Power Solutions, a global leading provider of
power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and
renewable energies, today has been informed by Andrem Power of its decision
to make a voluntary public takeover offer for all outstanding shares of 3W
Power. Andrem Power is a company indirectly wholly owned by Nordic Capital
Fund VII ('Nordic Capital').
The offer in brief
- Andrem intends to offer EUR 4.35 in cash per share in 3W Power
- The offer price represents a premium of approximately 40% to the
volume-weighted average share price of the last 3 months and a premium
of approximately 38% compared to the closing price (Xetra) on 21th
February 2012
- 3W Power's Board of Directors welcomes the public takeover offer and
will, subject to review of the offer and its duties under applicable
law, recommend the offer unanimously
- Core shareholders holding approximately 65% of 3W Power voting rights
support the offer and have entered into share purchase or tender
agreements with Andrem
Andrem and 3W Power have entered into a transaction agreement, which
governs the relationship with Andrem and the Company's support with regard
to the offer. Andrem has entered into share purchase or tender agreements
with certain core shareholders totalling approximately 65% of 3W Power's
voting rights.
Under certain circumstances, the above-mentioned shareholders are entitled
to terminate these share purchase or tender agreements.
'We see 3W Power / AEG Power Solutions as a strategically well-positioned
platform in power management and energy efficiency products and systems as
well as in the renewable energy market with strong growth prospects in the
three business areas. Nordic Capital is prepared to take the time and
provide the resources needed to allow management to continue to transform
the Company and build on its potential', said Sönke Bästlein, Partner at NC
Advisory, advisor to the Nordic Capital Funds.
3W Power's Board of Directors welcomes the offer and will, subject to
review of the offer and its duties under applicable law, unanimously
recommend it to its shareholders for acceptance. The Board of Directors
will make a separate statement with regard to the offer in accordance with
§27 of the German Takeover Act (WpÜG).
'The offer by Andrem Power shows that Nordic Capital has recognized the
strategic potential of our Company and we are looking forward to continuing
the development of AEG Power Solutions together with Nordic Capital. We
welcome the opportunity for our investors participating in the offer to
realize their investment at an attractive premium to the current share
price', comments Horst J. Kayser, Chief Executive Officer of 3W Power and
AEG Power Solutions.
According to the terms of the transaction agreement, the offer will be
conditional upon the acquisition by Andrem Power of not less than 95% of
the outstanding 3W shares (including all 3W shares subject to the share
purchase or tender agreements), merger control clearance, non-occurrence of
a material adverse change to certain of 3W's financial conditions and other
customary conditions.
The offer will be made following approval by the German Federal Financial
Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and on, and subject to, the terms and
conditions to be set out in the offer document. Under the transaction
agreement, 3W Power has agreed to pay Andrem a cost coverage fee of up to
EUR 3 million under certain circumstances, including if the Company's Board
of Directors changes its recommendation or if the 95% acceptance condition
is not met.
The closing of the transaction is expected in the second quarter of 2012.
After closing, Andrem Power intends to acquire all remaining 3W shares via
a squeeze-out procedure and delist 3W Power.
3W Power was advised by J.P. Morgan in this transaction, Debevoise &
Plimpton LLP acted as legal counsel.
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Further information relating to the offer will be published on
www.andrempower.com
Important Information:
This announcement is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an
offer to sell, shares. The final conditions and further provisions
regarding the offer will be communicated in the offer document after the
publication has been approved by the German Federal Financial Supervisory
Authority (BaFin). Andrem Power reserves the right to change terms and
conditions of the offer to the extent permissible under applicable law.
Shareholders of 3W Power are strongly advised to read the offer document as
well as all other documents in connection with the offer as soon as these
are published, since these will contain important information.
For further information, please contact:
Christiane L. Döhler
M. A. - Exec. MBA HSG
DOEHLER COMMUNICATIONS
Phone.: +49 89 51616810
Cell: +49 175 2905054
E-mail: cd@doehler-communications.com
Mikael Widell
Communications Manager
NC Advisory AB, advisor to the Nordic Capital Funds
Phone.: +46 703 11 99 60
E-mail: Mikael.widell@nordiccapital.com
Notes to editors:
About 3W Power/AEG Power Solutions
3W Power S.A. (WKN A0Q5SX / ISIN GG00B39QCR01), based in Luxembourg, is the
holding company of AEG Power Solutions Group. The Group is headquartered in
Zwanenburg in the Netherlands. The shares of 3W Power are admitted to
trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 3W9) and the warrants
are traded on NYSE Euronext, Amsterdam (ticker symbol: 3WPW).
AEG Power Solutions Group is a global provider of power electronic systems
and solutions for all industrial power supplies and offers one of the most
comprehensive product and service portfolios in the area of power
conversion and power controlling. The two complementary operating business
segments Renewable Energy Solutions (RES) and Energy Efficiency Solutions
(EES) are serving customers worldwide. The RES product and service
portfolio consists of systems and solutions for solar power plants like
solar inverter, monitoring and control systems as well as power controller.
The EES product and service portfolio includes high performance
uninterruptable power supplies (USPs), industrial power controller and
DC-converter.
Thanks to its distinctive expertise, bridging both AC and DC power
technologies and spanning the worlds of both conventional and renewable
energy, the company creates innovative solutions for smart grids.
AEG PS' footprint is global including 17 subsidiaries and competence
centers around the world, employing 1,650 employees.
For more information go to: www.aegps.com
About Nordic Capital
Since the start in 1989, Nordic Capital Private Equity Funds have invested
in large and medium sized companies, primarily in the Nordic region. Nordic
Capital creates value in its investments, through committed ownership and
by targeting strategic development and operational improvements.
The funds invest in companies in Northern Europe and in selected investment
opportunities internationally. The most recent fund is Nordic Capital Fund
VII with EUR 4.3 billion in committed capital, principally provided by
international institutional investors, such as pension funds, asset
managers and insurance companies. Nordic Capital Funds are based in Jersey,
Channel Islands, and are advised by the NC Advisory companies in Sweden,
Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany and the UK.
Additional information about Nordic Capital is available on
www.nordiccapital.com
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Language: English
Company: 3W Power S.A. / AEG Power Solutions
19, rue Eugène Ruppert
L-2453 Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Phone: +31 20 4077 863
Fax: +31 20 4077 875
E-mail: michael.julian@aegps.com
Internet: www.aegps.com
ISIN: GG00B39QCR01
WKN: A0Q5SX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard)
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DGAP-News: 3W Power S.A. / AEG Power Solutions / Key word(s):
Offer/Mergers & Acquisitions
3W Power S.A. / AEG Power Solutions : 3W Power welcomes recommended
public takeover offer to their shareholders by Andrem Power
22.02.2012 / 01:03
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February 21, 2012
3W Power welcomes recommended public takeover offer to their shareholders
by Andrem Power
Luxembourg/Zwanenburg, The Netherlands - February 21, 2012 - 3W Power S.A.,
the holding company of AEG Power Solutions, a global leading provider of
power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and
renewable energies, today has been informed by Andrem Power of its decision
to make a voluntary public takeover offer for all outstanding shares of 3W
Power. Andrem Power is a company indirectly wholly owned by Nordic Capital
Fund VII ('Nordic Capital').
The offer in brief
- Andrem intends to offer EUR 4.35 in cash per share in 3W Power
- The offer price represents a premium of approximately 40% to the
volume-weighted average share price of the last 3 months and a premium
of approximately 38% compared to the closing price (Xetra) on 21th
February 2012
- 3W Power's Board of Directors welcomes the public takeover offer and
will, subject to review of the offer and its duties under applicable
law, recommend the offer unanimously
- Core shareholders holding approximately 65% of 3W Power voting rights
support the offer and have entered into share purchase or tender
agreements with Andrem
Andrem and 3W Power have entered into a transaction agreement, which
governs the relationship with Andrem and the Company's support with regard
to the offer. Andrem has entered into share purchase or tender agreements
with certain core shareholders totalling approximately 65% of 3W Power's
voting rights.
Under certain circumstances, the above-mentioned shareholders are entitled
to terminate these share purchase or tender agreements.
'We see 3W Power / AEG Power Solutions as a strategically well-positioned
platform in power management and energy efficiency products and systems as
well as in the renewable energy market with strong growth prospects in the
three business areas. Nordic Capital is prepared to take the time and
provide the resources needed to allow management to continue to transform
the Company and build on its potential', said Sönke Bästlein, Partner at NC
Advisory, advisor to the Nordic Capital Funds.
3W Power's Board of Directors welcomes the offer and will, subject to
review of the offer and its duties under applicable law, unanimously
recommend it to its shareholders for acceptance. The Board of Directors
will make a separate statement with regard to the offer in accordance with
§27 of the German Takeover Act (WpÜG).
'The offer by Andrem Power shows that Nordic Capital has recognized the
strategic potential of our Company and we are looking forward to continuing
the development of AEG Power Solutions together with Nordic Capital. We
welcome the opportunity for our investors participating in the offer to
realize their investment at an attractive premium to the current share
price', comments Horst J. Kayser, Chief Executive Officer of 3W Power and
AEG Power Solutions.
According to the terms of the transaction agreement, the offer will be
conditional upon the acquisition by Andrem Power of not less than 95% of
the outstanding 3W shares (including all 3W shares subject to the share
purchase or tender agreements), merger control clearance, non-occurrence of
a material adverse change to certain of 3W's financial conditions and other
customary conditions.
The offer will be made following approval by the German Federal Financial
Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and on, and subject to, the terms and
conditions to be set out in the offer document. Under the transaction
agreement, 3W Power has agreed to pay Andrem a cost coverage fee of up to
EUR 3 million under certain circumstances, including if the Company's Board
of Directors changes its recommendation or if the 95% acceptance condition
is not met.
The closing of the transaction is expected in the second quarter of 2012.
After closing, Andrem Power intends to acquire all remaining 3W shares via
a squeeze-out procedure and delist 3W Power.
3W Power was advised by J.P. Morgan in this transaction, Debevoise &
Plimpton LLP acted as legal counsel.
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Further information relating to the offer will be published on
www.andrempower.com
Important Information:
This announcement is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an
offer to sell, shares. The final conditions and further provisions
regarding the offer will be communicated in the offer document after the
publication has been approved by the German Federal Financial Supervisory
Authority (BaFin). Andrem Power reserves the right to change terms and
conditions of the offer to the extent permissible under applicable law.
Shareholders of 3W Power are strongly advised to read the offer document as
well as all other documents in connection with the offer as soon as these
are published, since these will contain important information.
For further information, please contact:
Christiane L. Döhler
M. A. - Exec. MBA HSG
DOEHLER COMMUNICATIONS
Phone.: +49 89 51616810
Cell: +49 175 2905054
E-mail: cd@doehler-communications.com
Mikael Widell
Communications Manager
NC Advisory AB, advisor to the Nordic Capital Funds
Phone.: +46 703 11 99 60
E-mail: Mikael.widell@nordiccapital.com
Notes to editors:
About 3W Power/AEG Power Solutions
3W Power S.A. (WKN A0Q5SX / ISIN GG00B39QCR01), based in Luxembourg, is the
holding company of AEG Power Solutions Group. The Group is headquartered in
Zwanenburg in the Netherlands. The shares of 3W Power are admitted to
trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 3W9) and the warrants
are traded on NYSE Euronext, Amsterdam (ticker symbol: 3WPW).
AEG Power Solutions Group is a global provider of power electronic systems
and solutions for all industrial power supplies and offers one of the most
comprehensive product and service portfolios in the area of power
conversion and power controlling. The two complementary operating business
segments Renewable Energy Solutions (RES) and Energy Efficiency Solutions
(EES) are serving customers worldwide. The RES product and service
portfolio consists of systems and solutions for solar power plants like
solar inverter, monitoring and control systems as well as power controller.
The EES product and service portfolio includes high performance
uninterruptable power supplies (USPs), industrial power controller and
DC-converter.
Thanks to its distinctive expertise, bridging both AC and DC power
technologies and spanning the worlds of both conventional and renewable
energy, the company creates innovative solutions for smart grids.
AEG PS' footprint is global including 17 subsidiaries and competence
centers around the world, employing 1,650 employees.
For more information go to: www.aegps.com
About Nordic Capital
Since the start in 1989, Nordic Capital Private Equity Funds have invested
in large and medium sized companies, primarily in the Nordic region. Nordic
Capital creates value in its investments, through committed ownership and
by targeting strategic development and operational improvements.
The funds invest in companies in Northern Europe and in selected investment
opportunities internationally. The most recent fund is Nordic Capital Fund
VII with EUR 4.3 billion in committed capital, principally provided by
international institutional investors, such as pension funds, asset
managers and insurance companies. Nordic Capital Funds are based in Jersey,
Channel Islands, and are advised by the NC Advisory companies in Sweden,
Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany and the UK.
Additional information about Nordic Capital is available on
www.nordiccapital.com
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Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de
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Language: English
Company: 3W Power S.A. / AEG Power Solutions
19, rue Eugène Ruppert
L-2453 Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Phone: +31 20 4077 863
Fax: +31 20 4077 875
E-mail: michael.julian@aegps.com
Internet: www.aegps.com
ISIN: GG00B39QCR01
WKN: A0Q5SX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard)
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